Category Archives: STD List

Prevention Methods of Chlamydia Transmission

When we talk about Chlamydia transmission, we generally mean to inform on the known ways in which Chlamydia can be transmitted from the infected victim to a non-victim and how the non-victims can evade the Chlamydia transmission path and stay healthy where as we also get to understand how Chlamydia transmission can be minimized through … Continue reading

What are the Characteristics of Chlamydia in the throat?

Chlamydia in the throat is possible if one has had oral sex which may lead him or her to swallowing the fluids from the infected partner. The thing about Chlamydia in the throat is that it can lead to lung infections which can prove fatal if not addressed on time. The characteristics that an individual … Continue reading

The Major Causes of Chlamydia

The causes of Chlamydia are diverse and common. The most known causes of Chlamydia however, are those connected with sex. In other words, people get this infection through engaging into sexual intercourse with infected partners. Although the causes of Chlamydia are related to sex, it should be known that a bacteria is that may be … Continue reading

Causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Vaginal Thrush

Vaginal thrush is caused by candida albicans which is a fungi belonging to the candida species.   This yeast infection can occur in any woman although pregnant women are the most victims if the immune systems have been weakened by chemotherapy, lupus and having HIV and Aids. It is also common in women between 30 … Continue reading

Causes of Genital Bumps and Treatment

Genital bumps are not transmitted sexually although they are a source of embarrassment in men even if it is a cosmetic imperfection. Different people have the bumps appearing differently too. For example the pumps can be round and tiny while for others they are shaped differently and a bit bigger. Genital bumps may occur in … Continue reading

All About Granuloma inguinale

Granuloma inguinale (also known as donovanosis, granuloma genitoinguinale, granuloma inguinale tropicum, granuloma venereum) refers to a condition that is occasioned by the presence of a bacterial infection of genitals. The bacteria that causes this infection is known as Calymmatobacterium granulomatis. This bacteria is common within the sub-tropical and tropical areas like New Guinea, India and Guyana hence … Continue reading

The transmission and diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis

Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that causes Chlamydia, which is an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). If the bacterial transmission occurs during sexual intercourse, the reproductive and urinary organs are also likely to be infected. In US, Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for infections that comprise the commonest STDs. The infections are hardly noticeable and most of … Continue reading

Diagnosis of the Contagious Disease – Chancroid

Chancroid is an STD (sexually transmitted disease) caused by Haemophilus ducreyi which is a bacterium. The disease is very contagious and chancroid is more common in developing countries like Caribbean, Asia and Africa. Chancroid has affected about 6 million individuals. Men who are above 30 and are sexually active are more affected by the disease … Continue reading

Common Bacterial Vaginosis Symptoms and Treatment

Globally, numerous numbers of women are suffering from bacterial vaginosis symptoms which can mislead because they can be very mild. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when a particular bacteria overgrows in the vagina. It is more common in females in the age of child bearing and the parts mostly affected are the vaginal skin, vagina, bladder and … Continue reading

Herpes Infection and Treatment

A herpes infection is one of the infections that may go unnoticed for a long time due to the absence of symptoms that are visible like is the case for most ailments and diseases. This mainly attributed to the fact that the infestation of the Herpes virus is often overlooked due to the busy daily … Continue reading